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Chepelare

Mountain town in the central Rhodopes at about 1,232 m elevation.

Chepelare in Bulgaria
“Chepelare Statue” by Михал Орела, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0.

About this place

Mountain town in the central Rhodopes at about 1,232 m elevation. About 10 km from Pamporovo and 30 km from Smolyan. Chepelare and nearby Mechi Chal form part of the area’s established winter-sports offering. Road access is the practical default; winter conditions can affect mountain roads. Check the linked official sources shortly before visiting because access, opening times, tours and road conditions can change.

Access information

  • Road access is the practical default; winter conditions can affect mountain roads.
  • Confirm current lift, trail, and visitor-centre operations before a winter visit.

Location

41.72566, 24.68531. Coordinates are for orientation, not parking or turn-by-turn navigation.

Sources and freshness

Editorial research by Bulgaria Unfolded. Last checked . Reconfirm changing access details before departure.